CASSETTE TO MP3 CONVERTER REVIEWS PORTABLE
CASSETTE TO MP3 CONVERTER REVIEWS SOFTWARE

Once you’ve captured the audio on your cassette tapes into the converter software, it asks you to input the metadata for each track. This, in part, accounts for the superior sound quality produced by the Tape 2 PC.

In contrast, EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter has been programmed to carry out that specific task. While Audacity is a fine application, it’s not ideal for capturing and converting cassette tapes. Most of the other programs we reviewed come with a copy of Audacity, a free audio recording and editing application.

CASSETTE TO MP3 CONVERTER REVIEWS SOFTWARE

The software that comes with the Tape 2 PC deck is Ion Audio’s EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter. In fact, this product produces better sound than any other cassette converter we've reviewed. The sound created by the Ion Audio Tape 2 PC was as good as or better than both versions. In our tests, we compared a converted song from a new cassette tape against the original recording and a digital version of the same song. The most important aspect of any cassette to MP3 converter is the quality of the converted audio.

This gives it a more consistent and stable power supply since it’s not dependent on your computer or on batteries for power. In contrast, the Tape 2 PC plugs directly into an AC socket.

CASSETTE TO MP3 CONVERTER REVIEWS PORTABLE

The smaller, more portable devices drew their power either from AA batteries, a USB connection to your computer, or from a DC adapter you plug into the wall. Not only are you able to connect the deck to your computer via the included USB cable, but you also have the ability to connect other analog devices too, such as an 8-track tape, vinyl record player or any device that has RCA ports, to capture and digitize audio.Īnother big difference between this device and other products in our lineup is how it draws power. Tape 2 PC is a full-sized dual cassette recorder deck that has more capability than the other products. Ion Audio Tape 2 PC review: designĪll of the other cassette to MP3 converters we reviewed are smaller, Walkman-style devices that hold a single tape. The Tape 2 PC connects to your computer via a USB cord, and comes with simple to understand software that produces the highest quality audio files out of all the converters we have reviewed.

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